Smeg Fab28 Review

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Simon Phillips's Review of Smeg Fab28

5th Aug 2004

Overall Rating

1 stars
  • Value for money
    0.5 stars
  • Special Features
    Not supplied
  • Durability
    0 stars
  • Service & Support
    0.5 stars
  • Owned Product For:
    More than 1 year
  • Ease of Use
    1 stars
  • Style
    5 stars
Good Points

External quality very chic and good
Internal space good
Wine rack


Bad Points

Light bulb replaced over 6 times in first 24 months.
Poor thermostatic control
Very poor design and quality door shelving
Cheap feel to all internal components except wine rack


General Comments

Smeg Fab28 Fridge - I expected a product of this cost and supposed quality to be a good workhorse as an household refrigerator. However, since day one the fridge temperature was unresponsive to the controls and the lightbulb was replaced several times in the first 2 years, packing up altogether in month 25. Unsightly browning appeared around the door light activating control panel after a few months.
The panel finally blew after 26 months, with widespread blackening in this area.
SMEG have offered a derisory level of compensation for a now completely condemned appliance(by registered SMEG engineer); still ordered me to pay all callou charges. Is this indicative of all SMEG's products and after sales?

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  • appledude Rank: Lance Corporal on 8th May 2008

    I have been considering downgrading my huge ancient Amana 3 door to a much smaller fridge - was considering the SMEG because I love the look, though the price seems expensive. SMEG e-mailed me info as to who would service their units over here in the U.S. - San Diego California area, and claim to
    have a very high quality product, with very few problems. This review and others make me think perhaps otherwise.